Post-doctoral position on “Climate Policy”: The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), a leading institution in global change, climate impacts, and sustainable development, invites applications for a Post-doctoral position in the field of the Political Economy of Climate Policy. This position is part of the FutureLab “CERES: Political Economy for Inclusive Wealth Governance and Sustainability” and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary research on managing global commons.
Post-doctoral position on “Political Economy of Climate Policy” (m/f/d)
Designation: Post-doctoral position on “Political Economy of Climate Policy” (m/f/d)
Research Area: Political economy, Climate policy, Environmental economics, Development economics
Location: Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), Potsdam, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD degree in political science, sociology, environmental- or development economics
- Experience with data analysis software (e.g., R or Python)
- Willingness to travel, including fieldwork in countries outside Europe
- Knowledge in discourse analysis using large language models is an asset
Job Description: The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative research project led by Prof. Dr. Ottmar Edenhofer, Prof. Dr. Jan Steckel, and Prof. Dr. Matthias Kalkuhl. Responsibilities include conducting academic research on the political economy of climate policy in low- and middle-income countries, using qualitative or quantitative methods to assess barriers, presenting results at conferences, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and supporting the supervision of doctoral students and grant proposal writing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct academic research on the political economy of climate policy in low- and middle-income countries
- Use qualitative or quantitative methods to assess political economy barriers to climate policy
- Present results at academic conferences and publish in leading peer-reviewed journals
- Support in supervising doctoral students and writing grant proposals
Requirements:
- PhD degree in relevant field
- Willingness to travel, including field work
- Experience with data analysis software (e.g., R or Python)
- Knowledge in discourse analysis using large language models is an asset
How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply by 04.02.2024, directly using the application form. International applicants must also submit the Statement of Comparability from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) with their application.
Last Date for Apply: 04 February 2024
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to be part of a creative, interdisciplinary team
- Stimulating working environment in an internationally recognized research institute
- Flexi-time and mobile working (up to 50% of your hours)
- Collective pay scheme and associated benefits, including a subsidized travel card
For further information, contact Dr. Jan Christoph Steckel at steckel@mcc-berlin.net or Telephone +49 (0) 30 338 5537 203.
Disclaimer: This job post is sourced from a reliable channel. Applicants are advised to check the official PIK website for further information and verification. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research reserves the right to modify or withdraw the job post as deemed necessary.
